Beautiful houses can be remarkable works of art in themselves: This comprehensive volume presents the highlights of modern living, designed and furnished by renowned architects and designers. Plentiful color photographs, portray houses that blend clear lines and organic forms with their natural surroundings to form a harmonious whole. Their interior spaces incorporate glass and stone, metal and wood in creative design solutions that are ultra-current, inspired by Mediterranean lightness and the understated elegance of Far Eastern room decor. Detailed floor plans enhance the illustrations.